Lifetime powertrain warranty ? Wow

lifetime powertrain warranty doesn't mean it's reliable. Dodge dealers used to offer those often. They have lots of restrictions, you have to get all your maintenance done at the dealer, they will rip you off on the maintenance which will more than make up any future repairs needed, if any...

my honda 2008 civic reachess 500k only changes battery and tyres change oil every 5kms

Yeah, I care a lot more about things like this than brake light styling. Hope to find a video that is more mechanical / reliability oriented.

I think you never knew/tried a Honda. Honda and Toyota are the most reliable ones.

Thank you lol

I got hella lucky. I totaled my car 3 weeks ago and found and bought 2023 hybrid XSE with full option that just came in from Japan a week ago. Many dealers told me 8month to 1yr+ wait for XSE. Yes, I did pay markup but insurance paid me more so I'm good.

My order will take me 9 months in New Zealand 🇳🇿

Wow🗿🗿🗿🗿

Yeah I ordered the xse in calvary blue 4 months ago. My salesman said that it might be 6 more months!! I'm not in a hurry thankfully.

Yup, was about to mention this

That's what I thought also......... I guess some people can't tell the difference.

Very glad I could help 🙏

RAV4 is a much nicer car.

I've been split between those as well 😆 I started considering the RAV4 Prime potentially, but it's such a big price jump for something I'll likely rarely use, or don't want to stress out finding where I'll charge it between places, even though it can just run as a normal hybrid, but then why not just stick with the hybrid and save 25%/10k on the price. Pushing the 40-50k price range starts to feel like you're starting to enter the some luxury-end vehicle price ranges. I want the RAV4 to feel like a luxury vehicle, but there's a few things I imagine keep it from that -- I've heard the road noise isn't great and the engine noise can be loud as well, and now hearing about the sub is a bit odd as well -- you pay for the high end speaker system but it sounds like they don't add any dampening 🤔

@@CTSSTC don’t forget the government does have a tax credit for electric so if that version is electric you should look up and see if there’s a credit for it cause that could end up saving you that extra 10k or so.

I just bought a RAV 4 for my son. It was really hard to decide between that and the CR-V. I love the CR-V, but they are often missing Blind Spot because of the chip shortage. I personally like the way the CR-V looks more than the RAV, but the RAV has better tech and better reliability. They are both excellent choices.

@@CTSSTC I'm in the same boat, currently driving a gas hog WRX STI. I spend $120 in gas a week so the monthly payment going up even a couple hundred bucks is worth it to me. Plus with the Prime there's a $7,500 tax credit when you buy new. I came from owning a Tesla and loved just being able to plug in, drive to work, and come back home for a $60 electric bill increase. Unfortunately with MN winters and distances across the state I cannot do that without adding a couple hours of time in-between. In my eyes the Prime is worth it if you're commuting to work and it's less then 40 miles a day. Plus the heads up display is well worth the money, $3,000 for distracted free driving right on the windshield. If you're going to buy new with the Rav4 get the Prime with the tax credit (Technically its $43,000 at that point). I say go for it if you're going to hold onto it. On average you'll see any Toyota with 200k-350k in miles and they hold their value better then most cars.

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Funny all the defenders of Honda in CRV hybrid videos say that the CRV gets 28mpg due to cold why doesn't the rav4 drop as much? Because Toyota is better Honda isn't

@@sharkhark i have a rav4 hybrid as well, live in MA , getting 34 MPG

Hmmmm...... I've been driving for almost 50 years...... ALL cars get less mpg during the winter! It's a sad fact of life sunshine.

thank you🙏

yeah, even the non hybrid gets respectable gas milage

Correct he gave wrong information in his review.🙄

Happy to help

Thanks for the feedback!

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enjoy!

Congrats!!!! You'll love it!!

How long did u wait for it. We are at 11 months now here in OZ

In Canada the same wait time 10-12 months 😮

In Consumer Reports they downgraded the Rav4 for having too much noise in the cabin. I test drove one and I didn't notice anything. But has your son mentioned that? Maybe they were just nitpicking.

​@@pelicanhill3251i drive hybrid one, comparing it here (EU) to the nearest competitors like Ford Kuga (i think US Escape) Hybrid or CR-V it is definitely noisier but for me it's just enough. You can cruise at 140km/h and comfortably talk with passengers or listen to the radio. I have a theory that people (but mostly car journalists) say it's noisy because when you are driving economically engine is mostly turned off or is on like 1,5k rpm so it's quiet but everyone when testing a car needs to do one full power pull and then the engine really kicks in and people start to complain about either noise canceling or CVT gearbox. But when driving normally you can barely hear the engine, I have mostly 60-70% ev driving %.

Will you adopt me? 😂

lololol gotta love Naveen😂

​@@dwnshft i know people do post crazy comments but that nut job is crazy .😂. He also has a account named maga

thanks! I hope to get behind the wheel of a Woodland later this year, but it largely depends on availability. I would say the XLE Prem just because I would prefer the Softex seats

If and when you get a chance to review the woodland, can you please find out exactly what the “TRD tuned suspension” is? It’s still 8.1” of ground clearance, but does it have TRD coil springs, dampers/shocks, and bump stops? Is it noticeably stiffer than the regular hybrid? Thanks

​@@dwnshft Its ridiculous to pay upwards of $34k for cloth seats. The XLE does not even get fog lights any longer.

Scratch like motha….

yeah you kinda get the feeling toyota is going more "rugged offroad" and honda is more "premium urban" with their designs

Yes period it'd be good 20 years ago for me but now. Getting a little older... comfort has moved way up on my list.and crv seems much better

I thought my friend's RAV4 Hybrid was a bit uncomfortable to be driving in for 2 days nearly halfway across the country, but thought that it was potentially due to being in the passenger seat and having the lowest package.

@@CTSSTC, I went from a 2011 Kia Sorento to this '22 RAV4. The Kia was more stable while turning, and more comfortable on long trips, but I would not trade back.

Lol...ah no. I want the comfort now... I'm thinking the CRV will way outdo the rav4 in this.

I've had my Rav4 XSE hybrid for exactly 3 years now and I don't find closing the driver door a problem at all. I just shake my head every time I hear people complain about this non problem.

I remember i drove an Audi TT once (~2003) and was super impressed that when you opened the door the window would automatically go down about .5cm and then go back up once you closed the door. This was Audi’s answer to the tight cabin issue. Of course, I’m sure it would cost a lot to fix if it broke, but that’s German engineering for you.

You can fold the back seats down and there's a slight incline, but it would work for sleeping with your head a little higher! And it's flush.

I love when people know the sound 🥰

not sure we get that here in the States

He mentioned in the video that over-the-air updates are available for RAV4.

Oops, I guess I nodded off for a few moments, my bad! Glad to hear that it supports OTA updates. @@williamfrench9973

Spare is under the trunk floor

If none of your tires slips then you’ll be FWD but if one of them is not getting a good grip then it will automatically change to AWD. That’s what Toyota calls AWD in demand.

AWD might help you when you drive on a sandy beach some day..... you never know. I was watching a PGA tournament a few years back & it was delayed a few hours in the morning because of a morning snow fall........ it was near Phoenix in February I believe.

You got that right. It feels much much better.. And Im a huge toyota fan... I can't get over the difference.. And am favoring the CRV quite a bit more... Wish it had Toyota's drive train....

Leather seats are available in lower trims. I have a Hybrid SE and the dealer added leather seats for a little extra $$

But ALL Rav 4's in Canada have as standard equipment........... are you ready for this? Mud flaps!!!!!! They are an option in the USA.

Leather seats? Gross. I love that none of the US models come with stinky dead animal skins covering the seats. Even if you liked that smell, show me a car that is more than 10 years old with leather seats that look good. The best of them still look cracked or overly shiny in wear areas.

​@@williamfrench9973it's softtex and synthetic. No more animals.

@@hh.c436 Yes I’m aware… Like I said - I love that none of the US models come with real leather.

Yeah the front seats were perfectly fine. There are more comfy seats out there but they’re in much more expensive cars

@@dwnshft How is the comfort of the drivers seat in the RAV4 vs the CRV? Which one would be better on my butt in a longer road trip? Thanks - great video!

​@@user-ve5su3kx3cI think c r v's better now... For once. Toyota's have always had more complete seats. That's why I'm a Toyota fan river doesn't seem so in these now

I'm not a huge fan of these seats. The bottom cushion is noticeably thinner/lumpier than other cars I've driven and owned, so I'm going to buy an extra cushion. I also like road trips and want to make sure I'm comfortable!

How much trade in value are you getting on the CRV? Assuming the Honda was $40,000-ish MSRP?

@@goranyordanoff3919 $36500. Got $10k out of a rundown ‘13 Pathfinder platinum that evened things out when I got it.

The spare is a donut, not a full size. I'm thinking of putting a full size in there instead. The space will hold it.

That's good news regarding the spare. I have a 2010 sport with run-flats, god what a crappy ride, and $400 each to replace them.

I'd still take the comfort/ space/sizein the c r v... Not to mention, the dash just looks so much better and an easier infoset up on screen.... But yes, no spare tire sucks and the back not Being flat when the seats are down, just really burn me.

That is a great comparison about the look. I am a fan of Star Wars but that is not the look I want for my automobile design.

How about price is the worst thing

I find you a bold faced liar.

C r v seems to be so much more comfortable.... Which older people will pay for?

Not sure what market you are in, but around Boston and New England the midgrade trim of both vehicles is right around the $35k mark.

I couldn't wait. I bought the CRV.

i think it's fairly true to the EPA rating for the FWD - the AWD CRV underperforms the EPA a litte

Where do you see how uncomfortable it gets after 40k miles. Horrible seats and ride.

I've NEVER had a problem closing my door on my XSE hybrid....... I don't understand that complaint at all.

and I've had my XSE for 3 years now & just love it

@@henryhonda8408 Still don't understand why Rav4 is the only model with handle so far in front but I got used to it now. Love it as well.

I'm not happy with the door hinges either. Feels cheap. Sad to hear the JBL system isn't much better than the non-JBL. Definitely need to upgrade the sound system on mine!

wrap it up!

Improved as in having a dedicated button for it? Unfortunately, there isn’t on the 2023

@@kxrnah8472 No dedicated button but it does work fine via the lock/lock/hold-lock on the fob. Not to mention it's easy to do it through the Toyota Connect phone app. It's a minor thing that the engine will turn off once you open the door but I know why they do that and I'm okay with it.

is your rav4 a hybrid?

I just bought a 2020 Rav4 XLE Hybrid with 15,000 miles for $36,000. I have been driving it on the highway and it doesn't have any problem with wind noise. In fact the front windows are thick, acoustic glass to make it quiet inside. The interior is not Lexus-quality, but I'm OK with that. Everything works well, it's fun to drive, and it gets over 40 mpg. I highly recommend the Rav4 to anyone in the market for a great SUV.

@@zzanatos2001 Excellent! Thanks for the feedback Zach. Anything you don’t like? Premium Model?

Paolo’s wife has one and it is pretty sweet tbh